Kiribati

Kiribati closes border for diplomats until 2025

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Kiribati has banned diplomatic visits from abroad until 2025 due to national elections, so authorities are desperate to obtain further information. A letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration sent to foreign diplomatic missions and seen by AAP states: “Due to the ongoing national elections, no visits are permitted until the end of … Read more

Kiribati votes while relations with China and the cost of living play a major role

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In Kiribati, people have gone to the polls for the first round of national elections, which are intended to serve as a referendum on the rising cost of living and the government's stronger ties with China. A run-off election is scheduled for August 19 for all parliamentary seats that were not awarded by a majority … Read more